Browns reportedly hire Kevin Stefanski over Josh McDaniels for head coaching job
The position was the only head coaching vacancy left in the NFL.
Josh McDaniels’s last opportunity for a head coaching position this year has slipped past him.
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Sunday that the Browns have hired Vikings offensive coordinator Kevan Stefanski, snubbing New England’s offensive coordinator. The Browns opening was the only head coaching vacancy left in the NFL.
Sources: The #Browns are planning to hire #Vikings OC Kevin Stefanski as their new head coach. Runner-up last year, winner this year.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 12, 2020
McDaniels, an Ohio native, was the last candidate to interview for the opening. He met with Browns owner Jimmy Haslam and team officials for seven hours on Friday.
Stefanski and the Vikings went 11-7 and lost to the 49ers, 27-10, on Saturday in the NFC Divisional round. Eagles defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz, Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh, Ravens offensive coordinator Greg Roman, and Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll were also considered by the Browns. The Globe’s Ben Volin reported Friday that Stefanski, McDaniels, and Daboll were the three finalists.
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